Ingredients
– Β½ cup (60g) roasted pistachios
– 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
– 7 tablespoons (100g) salted butter, softened
– Β½ cup (110g) packed light brown sugar
– ΒΌ cup (50g) granulated sugar
– 1 large egg at room temperature
– Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– ΒΌ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
– Β½ teaspoon baking soda
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (160g) all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon matcha powder (optional)
– 1 cup (142g) dark chocolate chopped into chunks (over 60% cocoa recommended)
– 2 tablespoons ground pistachios for topping
– Flaky salt for sprinkling (optional)
Instructions
1-First, process the roasted pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, then add olive oil and blend into a thick, coarse paste for even flavor distribution.
2-Next, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is pale and fluffy, building a solid base for your dough.
3-Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until fully combined, adding moisture and binding the ingredients together.
4-Now, mix in the pistachio paste to the butter mixture, incorporating that nutty essence deeply into the dough.
5-In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder (if using), baking soda, and salt, then fold into the wet mixture until just combined to keep the texture light.
6-Fold in the chopped dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the dough, ensuring every bite has that perfect melty surprise.
7-After mixing, cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours to enhance flavor and improve texture, which is crucial for chewy cookies.
8-Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and even baking.
9-Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop, spacing the portions about 3 inches apart on the sheets, then sprinkle ground pistachios on top for added crunch.
10-Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden while the centers stay soft, then let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Last Step:
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π° Roasting pistachios enhances their flavor significantly.
π’ Pistachio paste combined with olive oil ensures an even nutty flavor throughout the dough.
βοΈ Chilling the dough is essential for a chewy texture and even baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Refrigeration: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
